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Friday, May 3, 2013

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SOLD: Glen Ellyn, Wheaton Real Estate Sales May 3 Edition

Find out which homes have sold recently in Glen Ellyn and Wheaton. This week's featured home is located on Sunnybrook Road.

After 88 days on the market, a home, with a Glen Ellyn postal address, sold for $304,000. The home located at 1 S 641 Sunnybrook Road, has 3-bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms. It sits on about 1.5 acres and has more than 3,200 square feet of space. The home also features an outbuilding, which could be used as a craft space or greenhouse, according to real estate information.  The following Glen Ellyn property sales were recorded between Jan. 29 – Feb. 15 , 2013, according to real estate records. $830,000: 950 Hill Ave. $300,000: 22 W 008 Terrace Dr. $304,000: 1 S 641 Sunnybrook Road $215,000: 50 Crescent Blvd., Unit 302 $90,000: 453 Raintree Dr., Unit 1J The following Wheaton property sales were recorded Jan. 24 - Feb. 1, 2013, according to …

Monday, April 29, 2013

House WOW!

Luxury Real Estate: Home Features Wine Cellar, Gourmet Kitchen, Custom Details

Every week we profile a luxury home in Glen Ellyn or Wheaton. This week's featured property is located on Merton Avenue in Glen Ellyn.

Editor's Note: A previous version of this article stated that this home was for sale based on a Zillow listing. The Zillow listing was inaccurate and the home is not currently on the market. Address: 207 Merton Ave., Glen Ellyn Bedrooms: 7 Baths: 5.5 Square footage: 6,250 Built: 1923 Details: This brick home may be from the 1920s but the upgrades to the home are all high-end and well thought out, from the French Bourdeaux tumbled marble, to the high-end appliances and the antique road pavers that were repurposed and used in the driveway. The cabinetry is custom made from Past Basket in Geneva. The appliances include Viking, Bosch and Scotsman, according to the listing. The counters are made of soapstone and the backsplash tile was imported…

Friday, April 26, 2013

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SOLD: Glen Ellyn, Wheaton Real Estate Sales April 26 Edition

Find out which properties have sold recently in Glen Ellyn and Wheaton. This week's featured home is located on Taylor Avenue in Glen Ellyn.

A four-bedroom house with 2,300 square feet recently sold in Wheaton for $556,000. The home located at 560 Taylor Avenue was built in 1929. The Tudor house was renovated but kept its vintage details. The home has a gourmet kitchen with stainless steel appliances and granite. In addition, it has wood floors throughout and a finished basement with a media room, according to listing information.  The following Glen Ellyn property sales were recorded between Jan. 15 - 28, 2013, according to real estate records. $106,000: 1038 Swift Road, 1B $556,000: 560 Taylor Ave. $73,000: 450 Raintree Court 3M $280,000: 3 S 116 Arboretum Road $195,000: 165 N. Park Blvd. The following Wheaton property sales were recorded Jan. 15 - 22, 2013, according to real…

Thursday, April 25, 2013

New Homes For Sale in Glen Ellyn This Week

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New Homes For Sale in Glen Ellyn This Week

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Monday, April 22, 2013

House WOW!

$1.35 Million For Movie Theater, Wine Cellar, Game Room

Every week Patch profiles a luxury property currently listed for sale in our community. This week's featured home is located on East Prairie Avenue in Wheaton.

Address: 1557 E. Prairie Ave., Wheaton Cost: $1,350,000 Bedrooms: 5 Baths: 7 Square footage: 5,097 Built: 2003 Details: Whether formal or causal entertaining is on tap, this home delivers for any situation. From the spacious kitchen with a custom island to the formal dining room, to the theater for movie viewing and the wine cellar — capable of storing quite a few vintages, the home is designed for a family that likes to entertain. The home has hardwood floors throughout, design details and a cozy fireplace in the family room. The lower-level features a bar, game room and comfortable movie room. The spacious master include a spa-like master bath with spa tub and walk-in shower. Represented by: Keller Williams Premiere Properties; Presented…

Friday, April 19, 2013

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SOLD: Glen Ellyn, Wheaton Real Estate Sales April 19 Edition

Find out what homes have sold recently in Glen Ellyn and Wheaton. This week's featured home is located on Bryant Avenue in Glen Ellyn.

A two-story single-family home with 2,432 square feet of living space recently sold in Glen Ellyn for $610,000. The home, built in 1925, and located at 351 Bryant Ave. features an updated kitchen and bathroom. The home also has a large master suite. In addition, the home has a finished basement for relaxing or entertaining.  The following Glen Ellyn property sales were recorded between Jan. 9-14, 2013, according to real estate records. $184,500: 820 2nd St. $235,500: 22 W 261 Hackberry Drive $241,000: 23 W 080 Sidney Ave. $225,000: 3 S 135 Park Blvd. $370,000: 235 Bryant Ave. $375,000: 379 Hillside Ave. $215,000: 239 Bryant Ave. $315,000: 851 Ellynwood Dr. $99,000: 439 Hill Ave. The following Wheaton property sales were recorded Jan. 3-9, …

Thursday, April 18, 2013

March Home Sales: Glen Ellyn Market Shows No Change; Median Price Rises

Year-over-year, Glen Ellyn saw no increase in the number of homes sold, though the median home price saw a more than 30 percent increase, according to the Mainstreet Organization of Realtors.

The 32 homes sold in Glen Ellyn during March 2013 represented no growth in sales over March 2012, when the same number of homes were sold, according to the Mainstreet Organization of Realtors (MORe). There were 14 homes sold in Glen Ellyn during February.  While the number of homes sold was stagnant, the median price of homes sold in March increased in Glen Ellyn. The median price rose  32.4 percent to $338,500 from $255,625 in March 2012. The market for detached, single-family homes in suburbs throughout DuPage County experienced notable sales gains in March, MORe reported. MORe gets its statistics from Midwest Real Estate Data. Glen Ellyn was the only community in DuPage County, to see no change year-over-year in March.  Elmurst had the …

Monday, April 15, 2013

House WOW!

$1.05 Million for Catwalk, Custom Kitchen and Spacious Master Suite

Every week Patch profiles a luxury home currently for sale in our community. This week's home is located on Camden Place in Wheaton.

Address: 1602 Camden Place, Wheaton Cost: $1,050,000 Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 4 Square footage: 4,685 Built: 2003 Details: This all-brick home, which has been on the market 219 days, has custom details throughout, including a catwalk, wood floors, tray ceilings and a dual staircase. In the spacious kitchen the cabinets are made of cherry, counters are topped in granite and there is a large island perfect for dining in. Also, there is an eat-in area. The home also features formal dining and living spaces. The two-story family room has a brick fireplace and offers great views from a catwalk overlook, which also adds to the home’s design elements.   The master suite features a large master bath with a spacious vanity, spa tub and custom tilework. …

Saturday, April 13, 2013

Real Estate: What $898,000 Buys You in Glen Ellyn, Wheaton

Comparing and contrasting properties currently listed for sale at similar price points in Glen Ellyn and Wheaton. This week's homes are listed in the $898,000 range.

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